Teen in court for child sex charges
A TEENAGE boy from Gainsborough has appeared in court facing eight charges of sexual offences against children.
The 15-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is charged with five counts of raping boys aged between 5 and 8-years-old and three counts of engaging in sexual activity with children under the age of 13.
The defendant did not enter a plea and no representations were made on his behalf.
The boy was ordered to appear at Lincoln Youth Court on Thursday 22nd September for committal.